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2 Foods That Feed Viruses To Avoid: Nuts & Seeds
“But I thought nuts and seeds were good for you?”, I can hear you all saying.
Well, in general, they are, however, when you have a virus, they are two foods you want to stay away from.
Seeds and nuts contain high levels of the amino acid arginine. While research has been conflicting at best, some studies show that arginine may actually encourage attacks of herpes-like viruses.
This means a diet with too much arginine enhances the growth of low-grade chronic (often unnoticed) viral infections, as well as bouts of chicken pox, shingles, mononucleosis, or even just a common cold sore (herpes)!
So, when you feel a virus coming on, or you suspect you are harbouring low-grade chronic viral infections, be sure to avoid arginine-containing nuts and seeds.
If you are a raw foodist or vegetarian and rely on seeds and nuts for protein, something like Living Fuel Super Greens can be a great plant-based alternative that provides an excellent source of complete, easily assimilated protein, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, lignans, essential fatty acids, nucleic acids, kreb cycle minerals and beneficial microflora.
Also, fermented foods and beverages contain protein, and they also greatly enhance your ability to digest all proteins.
Even better, a protein such as the Living Fuel Protein provides a complete source of vegan protein and may help to calm inflammation and boost immunity.
ANTI-VIRAL LYSINE TO THE RESCUE
Since viruses do not respond to antibiotics or most other traditional treatments, a healthy diet is the best way to encourage healing. Protect your body from susceptibility to viruses by lowering your intake of arginine and increasing your intake of another basic amino acid, lysine. Lysine boosts your body’s immunity and could protect you from future outbreaks.
Lysine has potent antiviral properties and actually prevents bacteria and viruses from spreading in your body!
In regard to arginine’s potential to spread the herpes virus, the University of Maryland Medical Center states, “Lysine has antiviral effects by blocking the activity of arginine, which promotes HSV replication…
Most experts believe that lysine does not improve the healing of cold sores. But supplementation may reduce recurrences or improve symptoms.
As a symptom-reducer, lysine is powerful, even showing promise in relieving the severity of a mental disorder like schizophrenia when taken alongside regular medication.
This essential amino acid that the body cannot produce on its own is easy to find in friendly grains like amaranth and quinoa and is plentiful in fish.
AVOID these sources of arginine if you have a virus:
* Nuts and seeds: Peanuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, etc.
* Chocolate
* Caffeine
* Oats
* Soybeans (unless they are fermented, such as miso)
ADD these foods rich in lysine instead:
* Fish
* Body Ecology grain-like seeds: Amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa.
* Cow’s milk kefir: Dairy kefir should be avoided if you have a chronic issue while the gut is healing and can be integrated later on if it is well-tolerated.
HEAL YOUR INNER ECOSYSTEM AND BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY
The Revive Yourself way of eating provides a great way to protect your body from viral and fungal infections by cultivating a lavish inner ecosystem of beneficial bacteria.
With a focus on adding fermented foods and drinks, following our Revive Yourself program populates your intestines with probiotics that aid digestion, increase nutrient absorption, and boost your immunity — making you less susceptible to infections of all kinds. (You can check our testimonials for this.)
Keep in mind that until your inner ecosystem heals, most nuts are too acid-forming to consume.
Nuts and seeds can be a wonderful addition to a healthy diet, but if you have a virus, decreasing your intake of the amino acid arginine and increasing your intake of lysine can help your body heal.
With proper nutrition, you’ll lower your likelihood of suffering from common viruses.
If you’re ready to start the healing process and need to get a virus under control, then follow the advice above.
However, if viral infections are a common occurrence then I suggest you work with a health professional so you can boost your immune system, strengthen your constitution and finally get those viruses under control.
Health & Happiness
Ryan
